We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Payroll and Accounts Officer to join a busy finance team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely in-house payroll and pension administration in line with statutory requirements, while also providing broader support across accounts functions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, handling payroll queries, producing reports, and supporting the wider finance team with reconciliations and accounts administration.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Pensions
Manage the monthly payroll process using a computerised payroll system, including new starters, leavers, contract changes, sickness absence, holiday pay, and statutory payments
Liaise closely with HR colleagues to ensure payroll data is accurate and processed on time
Administer Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), providing guidance to staff as required
Submit accurate monthly RTI returns
Complete monthly payroll reconciliations
Respond to staff queries relating to pay, tax, and National Insurance
Maintain accurate manual and electronic payroll records
Administer pension and other benefits schemes
Prepare P60s and P11Ds
Communicate with external agencies including HMRC and pension providers
Prepare pay-related correspondence when required (e.g. annual pay changes)
Support payroll and pensions audits
Keep up to date with payroll and pensions legislationAccounts
Provide support and cover across finance functions including fees, purchase ledger, and management accounts
Set up and manage BACS and direct bank payments
Process banking and reconciliations
Prepare and reconcile additional charges
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers
Review systems and processes and recommend improvementKey Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Previous experience within a Payroll
Excellent numeracy skills
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent IT skills, particularly ExcelExcellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
A proactive, flexible, and team-focused approach
We are unable to respond to all applications, if you have been successful, we will contact you with 7 days of your application